Scotland -based brewer Brewdog could be broken up as sale process begins
"This is a deliberate and disciplined step with a focus on strengthening the long-term future of the BrewDog brand and its operations.
Beermaker BrewDog could be broken up after consultants were called in to help look for new investors.
The Scotland -based brewer, which makes craft beer such as Punk IPA and Elvis Juice, has appointed consultants AlixPartners to oversee a sale process.
Last month, BrewDog announced it was closing its distilling brands, sparking concerns for jobs at its facility in Ellon, Aberdeenshire .
The company, which was founded in 2007, said it made the decision to focus on its beer products.
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No decision has been made in respect of the sale process.
A spokesperson for BrewDog said: "As with many businesses operating in a challenging economic climate and facing sustained macro headwinds, we regularly review our options with a focus on the long-term strength and sustainability of the company.
"Following a year of decisive action in 2025, which saw a focus on costs and operating efficiencies, we have appointed AlixPartners to support a structured and competitive process to evaluate the next phase of investment for the business.
"This is a deliberate and disciplined step with a focus on strengthening the long-term future of the BrewDog brand and its operations.
"BrewDog remains a global pioneer in craft beer: a world-class consumer brand, the number one independent brewer in the UK and with a highly engaged global community.
"We believe that this combination will attract substantial interest, though no final decisions have been made.
"Our breweries, bars, and venues continue to operate as normal. We will not comment on any further speculation."
The announcement that Brewdog would close their Aberdeenshire distillery was made at the end of January.
The news came just months after managing director of distilling, Steven Kersely, left the business, which followed on from the departure of BrewDog co-founder and BrewDog distilling CEO Martin Dickie in August 2025.
His decision to leave the business came just a month after it was announced that BrewDog would be closing ten bars, including their flagship venue in Aberdeen - the site of their first bar.
A memo sent to staff about the distillery closure stated: “We wanted to share an important update regarding our distilling business.
“After careful consideration, we’ve made the difficult decision to cease production of our distilling brands, with the exception of Wonderland cocktails, which will continue. This isn’t a decision we’ve taken lightly.
“We’re incredibly proud of what the distillery team has built and the brands we’ve created – however, the spirits market remains highly competitive and we need to simplify the business and focus our energy where we can truly win.
“That means doubling down on our beer range and Wonderland cocktails, where we see significant growth potential.
“Over the coming months, we’ll work through a responsible wind-down of the distillery, including managing existing stock and commitments.”
Brewdog operates 72 bars around the world as well as four breweries.
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